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Wedding Paella Catering for Beal's Green events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Beal's Green and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Beal's Green events
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering in Beal's Green, cooked live
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it is weddings in a marquee or garden and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
A wedding in a small place like Beal's Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events we cater in Beal's Green
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
If you are hoping for photos in Collingwood Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In Beal's Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Planning a paella wedding in Beal's Green
Beal's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Weddings in Beal's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Etchingham station is about 4.4 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Beal's Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over TN18 and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Heartenoak Road and Cranbrook Road or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Beal's Green, we cover Gill's Green (1 mile north), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (1 mile south) and Four Throws (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west) and Tenterden (8 miles east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Beal's Green include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Beal's Green include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Hotel (0.7 miles south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Beal's Green hosts choose us
- Events in Beal's Green and across Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Beal's Green: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Beal's Green?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff